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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.16, 1,013.67 and 433.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.16, 1,013.67 and 433.92 is: 649.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.16 : 1,013.67 = 433.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.16/1,013.67 = 433.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.16x = 1,013.67 × 433.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.16x = 439,851.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,851.69/677.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.55

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